Jobs at Mbeya Water supply and sanitation Authority (Mbeya WSSA), August 2018

Kijiwe Cha Wasomi Wednesday, August 1, 2018

MBEYA WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION AUTHORITY

Phone: +255 25 2504298

Fax: +255 25 2503492

E-mail: md@mbeyauwsa.go.tz

P.O. Box 2932
MBEYA

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Mbeya Water supply and sanitation Authority (Mbeya WSSA) is an autonomous water supply
organization mandated to provide water and sewerage disposal services within the urban area of
Mbeya city. It was established in January 1998 under section 3(1) of Act No.8 OF 1997, repealed
by Act No.12 of 2009.To adequately fulfill its objectives and in line with the expansion of
activities Mbeya WSSA is now inviting applications from suitably qualified and self-motivated
Tanzanians of high personal integrity to apply for the following positions. PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER II – (1 POST)ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Appointed by : Management Team Reports to : Technical Manager Supervises : None Salary Scale : UWSA 5 QUALIFICATIONS Holder of Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Civil, Water Resources, Mechanical,
Electrical, Environmental or Sanitary Engineering from a recognized institution. Computer
competence in engineering packages will be an added advantage. REMUNERATION Attractive and Competitive Package and Fringe Benefits as per Mbeya WSSA’s Incentive
Scheme will be offered to the successful Candidate. TERMS OF CONTRACT Permanent and Pensionable DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES i. To assist in collection and analyzing systems and procedures for urban water
supply and sewerage network. ii. To assist in carrying out technical, economic, social and financial appraisal or
proposed projects. iii. To assist in carrying out master planning for urban water supply and sewerage
network. iv. To analyze demand for water and sewerage service. v. To assist in establishment of design standards and specifications for all
development works undertaken by MBEYA WSSA. vi. To supervise all water supply and sewerage network construction contracts. vii. To ensure that proper construction progress records are kept and periodic progress
reports are produced for each contract. viii. To assist in assessment, design and supervision of extension of water distribution
lines. ix. To carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SANITATION ENGINEER II – (1 POST) ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Appointed by : Management Team Reports to : Technical Manager Supervises : None Salary Scale : UWSA 5 QUALIFICATIONS Holder of Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Environmental or Sanitary
Engineering from a recognized institution. Computer competence in engineering packages
will be an added advantage.REMUNERATION Attractive and Competitive Package and Fringe Benefits as per Mbeya WSSA’s Incentive
Scheme will be offered to the successful Candidate. TERMS OF CONTRACT Permanent and Pensionable DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES i. To prepare sewerage network schedules. ii. To collect and analyze data on sewerage. iii. To conduct training for sewerage staff on the use of safety and sanitary gears. iv. To analyze the extent of damaged pipes before declaring them to be removed. v. To supervise investigation on illegal sewerage connections and recommend
rectification measures. vi. To determine amount of waste water being discharged to the sewerage network. vii. To compile monthly and quarterly sewerage operations and maintenance reports. viii. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor. ZONE COMMERCIAL OFFICER II – (5 POSTS) ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Appointed by : Management Reports to : Zone Officer In charge Supervises : Customer care, Control/Repair Team, Meter Readers Salary Scale : UWSA 5 QUALIFICATIONS Holder of a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Accounts, Procurement, Human
Resource, Sociology and / or any other related fields with experience of at least 1 year REMUNERATION Attractive and Competitive Package and Fringe Benefits as per Mbeya WSSA’s Incentive
Scheme will be offered to the successful Candidate. TERMS OF CONTRACT Permanent and Pensionable DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Major Ensure that business in growing by ensuring that customer base is increasing,
simultaneously with the increase of the water demand level and the monthly billing is
on the rising side 2. Specific1.1 To know all details of your customers (Account Numbers, Names & location)
within your zone.1.2 Keep customer database records & perform continuous customer’s survey
updating the records regularly. 1.3 Sensitize the community for efficient use of water, safeguarding the water supply
and sewerage systems, water meters and conserving the environment 1.4 Mobilization & campaign for new water connections. This is in order to affect the
expansion of the customer base and thus the revenue potential. 1.5 Mobilization of disconnected customers to revive their water services, also to
revive moribund and dormant accounts. 1.6 Work closely with other zone in charges officers and heads of
departments/sections in order to facilitate the working modalities and hence achieve
Authority’s perfections. 1.7 Ensure all active customers in your zone are billed on monthly basis and every
customer gets water bill at the end of the month. The value of the bills should justify
the actual quantity of water consumed by each customer 1.8 Create customer awareness, education and sensitization on payment of their bills
on time.ZONE TECHNICIAN II – (5 POSTS) ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Appointed by : Managing Director Reports to : Zone Officer In charge Supervises : Technicians, Plumbers Salary Scale : UWSA 3 QUALIFICATIONS Holders of an Ordinary Diploma or Full Technician Certificate in Water Resources Engineering,
Water Laboratory Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Sewerage, Sanitary/Environmental Engineering from any recognized Technical
Institution with experience of at least of 1 year in water supply and sewerage industry. REMUNERATION Attractive and Competitive Package and Fringe Benefits as per Mbeya WSSA’s Incentive
Scheme will be offered to the successful Candidate. TERMS OF CONTRACTPermanent and Pensionable DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Major Key Supervisor of all water supply functions in the supply zones and official point of contact for
all Technical issues concerning your zone. 2. Specifici. To cooperate with O&M Engineer/O&M Technician in preparing plan of action for
preventive O&M works in the zone on daily basis. ii. To supervise water distribution & rationing in your zone as per rationing time table.
Ensure all customers in your zone are served with adequate and safe water supply;
otherwise you should report immediately to O&M section in case of deficiencies. iii. Understand the quantity of water consumed against demand in your zone. iv. To monitor distribution network and customer condition, water losses through
leakage and attend pipe leak repair efficiently and timely. In case of major leaks,
report to head of O & M Section/Technical Manager for more work strength. v. Your regular visit and familiarization with distribution network will help you to
identify bottlenecks and causes of water losses within your zones and report any
potential technical works for rehabilitation, improvement or extension in your zone. KEY COMPETENCES FOR ALL APPLICANTS i. Leadership and Team building ii. Problem Solving and Decision Making iii. Integrity iv. Honest v. High level of commitment vi. Computer literacy GENERAL REQUIREMENTS i. Applicant MUST be a Tanzanian ii. Applicant Age should not be above 45 years iii. Applicants who studied outside Tanzania should have a Certification from NECTA
and TCU iv. In Service Applicants should seek approval from their current employers v. Applications that dully fulfills these requirements will be considered invalid MODE OF APPLICATIONThe qualified persons should submit their handwritten letters of application stating how they
meet the advertised criteria attaching certified copies of relevant academic, personal curriculum
vitae (CV) supported by professional certificates and testimonials so as to reach the under
mentioned not later than 10th August 2018.Applicants are also required to indicate the names and
contacts of at least three (3)work/professional related referees.

Applications which will not meet the stated qualification will NOT be considered. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted and shall be subjected to competency assessment and
reference checking. Lobbying and Canvassing for appointment shall not be entertained and may
work to the candidate’s disadvantage. Women are highly encouraged to apply.The Managing Director Mbeya Water Supply and Sanitation Authority P.O Box 2932, MBEYA.

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